Question
What’s wrong with a 10-year-old child who often feels weak and has a waxy paleness?
Answer
For the past six months, the child has been experiencing weakness and a waxy paleness. It is recommended to take traditional Chinese medicine like the Shiquan Dabu Pill and the Sini Decoction Oral Liquid, while consuming easily digestible and absorbable foods and avoiding any adverse stimulation. If abdominal pain around the navel occurs, an abdominal ultrasound should be performed to rule out the possibility of mesenteric lymphadenitis. Anti-inflammatory treatment may be necessary. Additionally, intestinal spasm and parasitic infection in the intestines can also cause abdominal pain around the navel. It is suggested to conduct a stool sedimentation test to look for worm eggs. Antispasmodic medication and deworming treatment can be administered. If there is a suspicion of an surgical condition, seek medical advice to determine the treatment plan.